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Edinburgh, Gb

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

🚀 Driving Growth and Innovation:Led the development and implementation of cutting-edge data strategies, achieving over huge year-on-year growth in key markets. Identified and deployed new growth levers using a blend of advanced analytics and commercial mindset🔍 Strategic Data Product Leadership:Pioneered comprehensive data product strategies, encompassing A/B testing, customer analytics, and business metrics. Translated complex data insights into actionable, understandable opportunities for growth.📊 Empowering Decision-Making with Data Visualization:Created and disseminated vital business metrics via self-serve data tools and BI visualizations (Tableau, matplotlib), working to empower data-driven decision-making across the company.🌱 Team Development and Leadership:Transformed a team into seasoned data science professionals, skilled in commercial metrics and product analytics. Fostered a culture of continuous learning and growth, nurturing team expertise and confidence.🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration and Executive Management:Led cross-functional project teams, including working alongside executive-level management. Demonstrated skills in communication, project management, and decision-making under pressure, swiftly capitalizing on growth opportunities.📈 Recent Technical Projects:- Time-series forecasting to predict market trends.- Web scraping for data aggregation and analysis.- Survival analysis for customer retention strategies.- Comprehensive survey analysis to gauge customer feedback and insights.

United Kingdom

📊 Data-Driven Growth and Customer Insights:Specialized in leveraging customer data and machine learning techniques to forecast growth and lifecycle metrics. Played a pivotal role in improving customer lifetime value (LTV) through data-driven insights and strategies.🔗 Integrating Diverse Data Sources for Robust Models:Integrated multiple data sources, including from BigQuery and other databases, Zonka, Google Analytics, and web-scraped data. Developed comprehensive subscription models that identified exciting opportunities, significantly driving growth.🎓 Leadership in Technical Training Initiatives:Initiated and led a technical training program within the department, elevating proficiency in Python, Git, and statistical modelling. Focused on empowering colleagues with enhanced data science skills and knowledge.🔍 Key Metrics Team Contributions:As an active member of the Key Metrics team, I analyzed all aspects of the customer journey, from user sign-up to churn and winback. My goal was to continuously improve product efficiency and enhance user experience, ensuring the site is as beneficial to our users as possible.🛠️ Technical Proficiency and Skills:- Advanced use of SQL and Python for data analysis and insight generation.- Leadership in project management and team initiatives.- Proficient in MySQL for analytics.- Strong communication skills, ensuring effective team collaboration and data storytelling.- Committed to thorough data analysis and strategic decision-making.

🌐 Agile Data Science in Action:Collaborated closely in an agile data team environment with industry partners, focusing on delivering practical and impactful data solutions.🛰️ Innovative Geospatial Data Analysis:Designed and deployment of software for aggregating and visualising extensive geospatial data sets. Applied unsupervised machine learning techniques, such as PCA and clustering, to inform complex decision-making processes.🔍 AI-Driven Location Analysis for Logistics:Developed AI models to assess the suitability of locations for Logistics Centres. This involved a process of finding and wrangling large new data sources. This included web scraping and API calls.📊 Dashboard Design and Machine Learning Scoring System:Delivered key project outcomes, including:- Designed an interactive dashboard to visualise diverse geospatial and demographic data.- Implemented a Machine Learning-based scoring system to evaluate location suitability.- Constructing a backend data pipeline, enabling the integration of additional data types in the future.Skills and Proficiency:- Python for advanced data processing and machine learning applications.- Effective project management in agile teams.- In-depth data analysis with a focus on actionable insights.- Strong communication skills, both technical and non-technical.

St. Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

🔬 Innovative Software Development in Quantum Research:In a research-intensive role at a leading UK university, I led the development of a software suite for modeling quantum light pulses in glass fibers and waveguides. This project, pivotal for advancing quantum technologies applications, involved using Julia, Python, and Mathematica. My core contributions, supplemented by student and colleague collaborations, resulted in a suite used by multiple European institutions.🌍 International Collaborations and Leadership:Fostered international collaborations, and collaborated in setting new strategic directions for the research team. Demonstrated leadership and global partnership skills, contributing significantly to international research efforts.👩‍🏫 Mentoring and Education:Passionately mentored a diverse range of students, from undergraduates to PhD candidates, in complex technical concepts. Supervised Masters students and tutored undergraduate classes in various physics topics. I’m proud of being consistently rated "excellent" in all student feedback categories, reflecting my commitment to education and skillful mentorship.📚 Commitment to Team Growth and Knowledge Sharing:In addition to one-on-one supervision, I focused on teaching computational skills and best practices in Git, Python and Julia. Ultimately my role extended beyond physics, contributing to the broader educational mission of the university.

📚 Dynamic Teaching Across Undergraduate Physics Courses:Served as a tutor and demonstrator for a wide range of undergraduate physics courses, engaging groups of 5-12 students and conducting individualized one-to-one discussions. My teaching approach was focused on imparting key physics and mathematics concepts, as well as computational physics skills.🌐 Adapting to Online Learning Environments:Successfully adapted to the challenges of online learning in 2020, ensuring continuity and quality of education through virtual platforms. This experience enhanced my abilities in delivering engaging and effective remote instruction.👩‍🏫 Mentorship and Skill Development:Dedicated to nurturing students' academic growth, I provided guidance not just in subject matter, but also in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for their future careers.🏆 Excellence in Teaching:Consistently rated as "excellent" across all metrics in anonymized student feedback, reflecting my commitment to high-quality teaching and the positive impact on students' learning experiences.Skills:- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills- Proficiency in Physics and Mathematics Education- Adaptability to Various Teaching Environments- Commitment to Student Development and Mentorship

🔭 Innovative Research in Quantum Cryptography:Conducted cutting-edge research on coherent states for quantum cryptography and the generation of non-classical states through reservoir engineering in integrated waveguide arrays. This work contributes significantly to the field of quantum information science.💡 Adaptability and Rapid Learning:Midway through my PhD, I pivoted to a new research focus, necessitating the rapid assimilation of new physical and numerical techniques. This transition demonstrated my flexibility and ability to quickly master complex concepts.🔄 Balancing Multiple Commitments:Managed a challenging schedule involving a 4+ hour daily commute, while successfully juggling two major research projects and two tutoring positions across three modules. My deep understanding of productivity and time-management principles was crucial in navigating these demands.🖥️ Analytical and Numerical Physics Research:Engaged in both analytical and numerical physics research, developing quantum optics software using Julia, Python, and Mathematica. Also had the opportunity to build skills in analysing experimental data with Matlab.🏅 Recognized for Public Outreach and Excellence:Selected as a finalist for the prestigious STEM for Britain competition in 2021, recognizing the impact and public engagement potential of my PhD research.Skills:- Advanced Communication and Presentation Skills- Proficiency in Multiple Programming Languages for Quantum Research- Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities- Effective Time Management and Organizational Skills

St. Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

📚 Personalised Academic Support:Provided bespoke one-to-one tutorial sessions to undergraduate and taught masters students. Focused on a broad spectrum of academic skills, including essay writing, time management, presentation skills, scientific writing, and revision techniques.🌟 Excellence in Tutoring:Consistently recognised for my effectiveness as a tutor, being regularly rated as "excellent" across all metrics in anonymised student feedback. This reflects my commitment to student success and ability to tailor my teaching to individual needs.🖋️ Workshop Design and Leadership:Designed and led specialized workshops in scientific writing and mathematics presentation skills. These sessions catered to a diverse audience, including both high school and undergraduate students, enhancing their academic and communication abilities.🗣️ Skills Development Focus:Emphasised not only subject matter proficiency but also essential soft skills like effective communication and scientific literacy, crucial for students' overall academic and professional growth.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Theoretical And Mathematical Physics

Agile quantum cryptography and non-classical state generation. Theoretical analysis of non-classical light sources relying on nonlinear.

Master’S Degree, Mathematics And Theoretical Physics, First Class